Comments on: Have You Seen This Dagger?

By: Chirol

Chirol — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:09:04 +0000

Dan: Thanks.

YH: By the time I saw your comment, twas too late. I didnt want to check any bags because I had a very roundabout flight back to Germany and didn’t want to lose such an item. Thus, I can’t check now but only at Christmas. Thanks though.

By: Dan tdaxp

Dan tdaxp — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 06:02:12 +0000

No idea. Sent it off to an expert. Exegesis to follow.

By: Younghusband

Younghusband — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 02:48:54 +0000

When I asked “Can you take it apart?” I meant “Can you take it apart?” In other words, can you disassemble the hilt from the blade? Try unscrewing that knobby thing on the buttcap. From the internal structure it will be a lot easier to identify, plus there may be markings on the inside.

By: Curzon

Curzon — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 02:23:49 +0000

Second Lieutenant Dan, didn’t we see one of these in our Afghan adventure, wot wot?

By: mark safranski

mark safranski — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:17:20 +0000

Interesting.

The dirk’s blade shape is not in Nepalese style. Nor does the hilt look Indian or Chinese. It resembles what was popular in Scotland circa 1650 -1870’s. If the knife is a genuine artifact it might have been made by locals to suit the taste of the British colonials.

By: ron Patterson

ron Patterson — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:42:43 +0000

Dont know but saw one similar in Yunnan near Tibet border. Person to contact would be Michael of Michael’s antiques Old Dali,Yunnan China. Sorry I have lost his e-mail address.

By: Chirol

Chirol — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:11:40 +0000

It’s definitely hand made. It comes apart and reveals a fairly long blade. Inside the sheath is simple wood which keeps it firmly in place. Just got back in from errands and will post more in a short while.

By: Younghusband

Younghusband — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:00:35 +0000

Can you post a picture of the blade? Also, can you take it apart?